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Flying to Freedom: Climbing out of Debt
Over 70% of Americans are financially stressed. How is that for a welcoming and "I'm so glad you're here" statement to this most encouraging post? 🙂 Yes, three out of four of us reading this article have stress which impacts our life due to the condition of our...
Tasty Tuesday: Cracker Barrel Giveaway ($100 Gift Basket)
Want some help with the groceries this month? Enter to win a $50 Walmart gift card as well. The thought of taking the night off from cooking dinner sounds so wonderfully appealing right now. Nine times out of ten, if my husband asks me where I want to go out to eat,...
It’s Worth the Fight (Sibling Relationships)
Last week I happened upon this two year old photo. If there's one thing that's been a constant in our home, it's the way our eldest always has his little sister's best interest at heart. He cares for her. He dotes on her, and he helps model how other boys should treat...
Frugal Fashionista: Balancing Comfy Cozy and Cute
A few years ago, I distinctly remember a period of time when any day I actually got out of my sweats, my children inquired as to where we were going. I am one of those who really like being comfy, yet I know that how I dress affects how I act. When I sleep in sweats...
Easiest Ever Homemade Tootsie Rolls (so much better than the “real” thing)
I know it's hard to believe, but I have never liked Tootsie Rolls. Does that aline itself as an American travesty? Is that similar to snubbing All American Apple Pie and Baseball? If it is, then I have found the solution. My friend introduced me to these incredibly...
Tasty Tuesday: Pantry Challenge Update
It's the last day of the month, which means my January Pantry Challenge has come to a close. We started out by understanding the need to get organized and I offered a simple Freezer Checklist that might help. Then we addressed the issue of stockpiling food and when is...
Egg and Cheese Puff: 5 Minute Delight
In the past year, I have experimented with dozens of egg recipes, egg casseroles, egg crescents, egg omelets, you get the picture. Eggs are not only a great source of protein, but a budget conscious cook's dream with endless versatility. This Cheesy Egg Puff recipe...
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As a mom of five blessings and full time family manager, Jen has learned to balance and embrace both the beauty and bedlam of every day life. Her practical, yet tangible, lifestyle ideas encourages others to open their eyes to a “living on less” mentality with hundreds of ideas on living a full life on less money.
She lives it, and invites you along for the journey.
